Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar

1421 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

High Risk

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar has been inspected three times since 2025. Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar was last inspected on Mar 16, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Canton restaurant, which scores around 86. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in walk-in cooler being cold held above 41°F. Ambient temperature of unit was around 42.5°F with TCS foods ranging between 41-44°F. TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F. Temporary corrective action: freezer door was opened to lower ambient temperature of walk-in cooler. Must address issue.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed fettucine and penne prepared around 10:30am not cooled to required temperature within allotted time due to poor cooling methods. At 5:25pm, temperatures were 52°F and 48°F, respectively. Both pastas were cooling in large, deep containers and covered in plastic wrap with a metal lid on top. 1. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. P COS by discarding.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee handling raw beef with gloved hands and failing to change gloves prior switching tasks. Employee went on to handles ready-to-eat foods such as burger buns and cheese. Employee also put on a hat while wearing same gloves. Gloves were not changed prior to returning to food handling. COS by discarding contaminated food, washing hands, and donning new gloves.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a large amount of dishes stored as clean but visibly clean. Also observed clean utensils stored in a pan with large amounts of debris inside. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Employees are must ensure that dishes are proper cleaned prior to storage. COS by moving dishes to warewash area to be rewashed.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed rice and mashed potatoes cooling in individually packaged plastic bags. Bags were tightly twisted and and stacked on top of each other in pan. This is not ideal as heat cannot escape. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf COS by removing rice from bags and transferrin...

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employees preparing food without wearing a hair restraint. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS by putting on hats.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed areas of very low grout throughout front and back kitchen areas and in bar area. Floors must be regrouted.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed tiles by dish machine, mop sink, and area in back left of walk-in cooler in disrepair, along with rusted out door frame base at floor of entry door to kitchen toward dish area. CA: Must be repaired to ensure clean, smooth, durable, and not holding standing water.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

May 29, 2025

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar.

How does Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar compare to other restaurants in Canton?

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Canton average of 86.

Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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